tanpri
adverb, polite
To say "please" in Haitian Creole, use tanpri or souple. Both make a request polite.
Meaning: polite request (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| tanpri | adverb, polite |
| souple | adverb, everyday |
Tanpri is the more polite choice and fits most situations. Souple is slightly lighter and comes from the French s'il vous plaît.
How does it change in a sentence?
Put the word at the start or end of the request: Tanpri, ede m or Ede m, souple.
Did you know?
- Souple comes from the French s'il vous plaît.
Examples in context
- Tanpri, ede m.Please help me.
- Ban m dlo, souple.Give me water, please.
- Tanpri, repete sa.Please repeat that.
Example conversation
A traveler asks a stranger, Mesye Louis, for directions.
- VwayajèMesye, tanpri, kote estasyon an ye?Sir, please, where is the station?
- LouisAle tou dwat.Go straight ahead.
- VwayajèMèsi anpil.Thank you very much.
